|
28th September 2009
Success has come to mean many things to people in today's changing society, but certain aspects of it remain fundamentally the same. Success whether it be financial, emotional, physical, emotional, or spiritual, involves achievement and a sense of accompl... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Weddings are that special occasion where two people come together to celebrate their love for one another. Yet, was it always this way? How did marriage come to be, and what is the meaning behind some of the many strange traditions observed today?
We ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Expanding businesses into other countries means that you will be conveying your messages to people who speak other languages. What's more, your audience may have cultural background other than yours -- and it does matter.
Surprisingly many people thin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th August 2009
It's considerably simpler to take care of older infants and toddlers than to care for a newly born baby. This is usually because they are very delicate and have needs that they cannot easily express - they manifest this need only by crying. One of the ... Read >
Author: Sandy Hines16th August 2009
Imagine that when you yawn, yes you...that evil spirits could be entering your body. You must cover your mouth to prevent this. Superstitions say that it is a sign that Death is calling you and according to some Native Americans you should snap your secon... Read >
Author: Jackie De Burca15th August 2009
There is a silver pendant that belongs to Mexican culture that is used both during and after pregnancy. It is called the Mexican Bola Pregnancy Pendant, which is a silver pendant which makes a chiming sound and is designed to be worn over the bump, or dev... Read >
Author: Jackie De Burca31st July 2009
Star tattoos retain numerous meanings dependent on the type and shape of the star tattoo. They may well be a sign of ambition and goals with the aim of you maintain fixed taking part in your own life that secure important implication. The worth of a star ... Read >
Author: gordonpowles27th July 2009
Most of us are superstitious about small little things. But when the stakes are big, the superstitions become bigger! Our favorite soccer players are no different.
They are known to have their idiosyncrasies when it comes to the numbers on their socce... Read >
Author: SoccerUniforms23rd July 2009
If you attend a church during Advent (leading up to Christmas), chances are you have heard a bell choir playing a favorite Christmas carol. Many churches use handbells as music in worship throughout the year, not just at Christmas. But did you know that m... Read >
Author: Yoke Wong04th July 2009
Shalini Aggarwal MSc. Mathematics B. Ed. is in this profession for the last many years. Starting as a hobbyist she has mastered this art with experience and interaction with a large cross section of people in all wakes of life. She is also associated wi... Read >
Author: sunrisevilla02nd July 2009
Many of the wedding traditions we still include in the modern nuptial festivities have their roots deep in history. Though many of these wedding traditions are based on superstitions or historical necessity, to this day couples still - to some degree - ac... Read >
Author: Cherie Johnson15th June 2009
Ancient civilisations hold fascination for many people today. There were aspects of these societies that were extremely advanced and our forefathers lives were of course the roots of many of our lifestyle habits today. When it comes to jewellery, whether ... Read >
Author: Jackie DeBurca12th June 2009
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe -is one of the best known traditions about your wedding day.
Across different cultures there are lots of traditions and superstitions surrounding the biggest ... Read >
Author: Jackie DeBurca11th June 2009
Every magician knows that there are three tricks that he should never perform in public: predicting catastrophes, letting wild animals free, and making food disappear. Through the years, these three arcane superstitions have become anathema to anyone work... Read >
Author: John Vespasian08th June 2009
Many couples wonder if they can influence or even choose their baby's gender and the great news is they can. I'm not talking about your grandmother's methods like "eat a lot of hot dogs to have a boy", I am talking about scientifically proven ways to choo... Read >
Author: Carl Davidson02nd June 2009
Sometimes it helps to spice up your wedding by trying something out of the ordinary to make it memorable and etched in the minds of your guests for a long time to come. There are many ways to skin a cat as the saying goes. Likewise, there are many ways to... Read >
Author: 1weddingsource18th May 2009
My earliest recollection of receiving flowers would date back some twenty years ago when my uncle gave me a walking doll (I later on called her Tricia) and a lei for completing my first school year as the class valedictorian. I hung on to my lei for a cou... Read >
Author: Timothy Spencer18th May 2009
When you swing your golf clubs you need to stay focused on the game.
Like any sport, you need to get in the zone to play golf. And it's not always easy. There are countless distractions to put you off your game just as you're about to swing your golf cl... Read >
Author: Sarfaraz Khan13th May 2009
Aquamarine is a beautiful pale blue gemstone that has been used to make pure silver pendants, earrings, necklaces, and other stunning silver jewelry. The name of the gemstone however, can raise some misconceptions about its origin. Literally translated... Read >
Author: Geonerd2012th May 2009
Astral body projection
All the great masters of this earth were accomplished in astral body projection. They could transcend space and time and could go to far off places in their astral bodies. No wonder, they could know and understand events happen... Read >
Author: Rin11th May 2009
Long before people developed telescopes, the night sky has had an appeal to humanity’s hearts that can’t be compared to anything else in existence. Many superstitions have sprouted up from observing the sky, most notably things like constellations, re... Read >
Author: Liza07th May 2009
Professor Van Helsing is an old and knowledgable person in Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula. He was Dr. John Seward's old Professor and a person on whom Dr. Seward had up to his last bit of deepest trust. In the course of the novel, Prof. Helsing prove... Read >
Author: C K05th May 2009
Long before people developed telescopes, the night sky has had an appeal to humanity’s hearts that can’t be compared to anything else in existence. Many superstitions have sprouted up from observing the sky, most notably things like constellations, re... Read >
Author: Liza29th April 2009
Visit Slovakia, country with nooks where time seems to have stopped and where history now living only in old Slovak fairytales seems to have survived adversity of time. Dive into the peaceful atmosphere of Slovak countryside where myths, legends and super... Read >
Author: Relytech09th April 2009
When did you last play a game?
Perhaps you play some kind of sport or you play some other game purely for fun and enjoyment. Then there are classic party games - I remember some of these from Christmas.
Whatever the game, we expect there to be rules... Read >
Author: Trevor Hill27th March 2009
There are quite a few superstitions in the world of real estate, but none seem to have captured the public consciousness like the legend of St. Joseph. According to conventional lore, burying a statue of the saint will cause your house to be most ad... Read >
Author: M Shane25th March 2009
Throughout history our society has had an obsession with the idea of vampires and the dark myths that surround them. Through movies, literature, television and even old folk legends vampires have captured a lot of attention within popular media. Whether t... Read >
Author: Gen Wright13th March 2009
India is a mystique land of vast diversities with all sorts of people from different cultural, regional, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Thus it is quite understandable that quite a handful of socio-economic problems would gradually creep in and... Read >
Author: Private Detective10th March 2009
A 2001 Rutgers behavioral study found a clear link between flowers and life satisfaction. Over a ten-month period, they found that fresh blooms had an immediate impact on the mood of senior citizens but also had long-lasting positive effects too, such as ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th February 2009
Before you launch into this article, please remember that superstitions are just for fun. Thirteen is the unluckiest number in some parts of the globe, the luckiest in others, and of no importance of all in still others. Weddings can add a lot to worry ab... Read >
Author: Unia Griffin31st January 2009
We have the Chinese to thank for a lot of things. From paper to gunpowder to cheap electronic products – all these are part of the legacy of this nation. Of course, we cannot overlook fireworks, food, and all that come with the Chinese New Year, which... Read >
Author: ds.dhillon31st January 2009
We have the Chinese to thank for a lot of things. From paper to gunpowder to cheap electronic products – all these are part of the legacy of this nation. Of course, we cannot overlook fireworks, food, and all that come with the Chinese New Year, which... Read >
Author: ds.dhillon22nd January 2009
February 14 is Valentine’s Day – a day when children give Valentine cards to their friends and adults send traditional greeting cards and Valentine’s ecards. The story of how this tradition started goes way back in history to the third century when ... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan20th January 2009
A bonsai kit is a textbook gift for any loved one untaught with a green thumb. You can moreover make your own bonsai kit or goods one from any farming shop.
Tips for Making and Designing Bonsai Kits Here's an inventory of what your bonsai kit should em... Read >
Author: Jade Simpson16th December 2008
We read in our history books how superstitious our ancestors were. They believed that behind every thing, every deeds, every happening there is always god. They used to think how anything can happen without their will? They believed that every person suff... Read >
Author: Alien18th November 2008
Whether or not to see each other is one of the most common decisions a wedding photographer sees between a groom and bride-to-be. Some prefer the intimacy of meeting together before the wedding while others prefer the surprise of seeing each other at oppo... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly30th October 2008
My husband and I went to a Halloween Party this Friday night. I dressed up as a referee. Hubby on the other hand opted to appear as himself. It's always fun to see what people you know will show up as isn't it! It was nice to have quite a few laughs.
H... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques29th October 2008
Everyone knows that if a black cat crosses your path it is a sign of bad luck. Did you know that if you see a spider on Halloween it could be the spirit of a dead relative watching you? Superstitions have been around for centuries. They are defined as an ... Read >
Author: michelleH21st October 2008
There's simply no better way of starting off your New Year than celebrating it in Ireland, as we do know how to throw a party! New Year's Eve is a huge occasion in Ireland, with family gatherings, lots of New Year gala balls and some lively street parties... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley08th October 2008
It’s a fact that people want to look at themselves and the way we get do this is with a devise called a mirror. It really is a very simple invention usually made with a piece of glass and a metal coating over the glass. The coating produces the reflecti... Read >
Author: Barbara Tobiasz01st October 2008
A bonsai kit is a perfect gift for any loved one born with a green thumb. You can either make your own bonsai kit or purchase one from any gardening shop.
Tips for Making and Designing Bonsai Kits Here's a list of what your bonsai kit should include: ... Read >
Author: Jess Shaw02nd September 2008
With modern era, every thing is changing- the living standard of the people, their living style, their habits as well as their beliefs. It was earlier that people believe in superstitions, rituals and many other things that are considered hallucination ... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com21st August 2008
Humanity throughout the ages have seen death as something loathsome and gruesome; something dreadful, something preferable to avoid at all cost--that is, if a choice were given--but without any other option, are forced to succumb for lack of any power ove... Read >
Author: Leonard Lee09th July 2008
The kitchen is one of the places in the house where you need to purchase the most durable and most reliable items. It can be very hard to find out which items to purchase and people make the mistake of buying electronic items that they think can make thei... Read >
Author: Caitlina Fuller07th July 2008
In this article we present a collection of local "superstitions" in Indonesia regarding everyday life and the meanings of the omens of Nature.
Avoid sweeping the house at night as this would make it difficult to attract luck.
Avoid sewing a button o... Read >
Author: Leonard Lee15th May 2008
The Chinese feel so strongly about the power of certain numbers they are willing to pay very large money to use them. Some numbers appear auspicious to the Chinese because they sound like favorable words. By definition auspicious means favored by fortune,... Read >
Author: Yank Elliott13th May 2008
Knowledge was available in your nearest library. You could order a book and, if they didn't have it, maybe they'd get it from another library that did. Of course, many libraries now have free internet access, which is useful for looking up things online. ... Read >
Author: Ozie07th April 2008
Although many people associate covered bridges with New England, particularly Vermont, that is not where they originated. While there is evidence of them in other parts of the world before the United States existed, in this country, the first covered bri... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran01st April 2008
Some superstitions are harmless, like knocking on wood, carrying a rabbit?s foot or believing that if you get on a plane with your right foot, the plane won?t crash. I do this last one myself. Silly, but harmless.
Many superstitions fall into a differe... Read >
Author: Helga Hayse08th January 2008
We all know that New Year is a time of celebration, a time to join with family and friends to say goodbye to the problems of the past and welcome the fortunes that the future holds. But have you ever wondered why January 1 marks the beginning of the year... Read >
Author: Gordon10th November 2007
Star tattoos are very popular tattoo designs for women as well as men and is also considered as a first tattoo that are small in design, simple and less complicated but has a great impact on the person’s appearance. There are many variations of star t... Read >
Author: Jackson20th October 2007
The Moon has a mystique all its own. It is often associated with secrecy and mystery ... and is associated with strange, uncanny powers. It evokes a peculiar range of responses in cultures everywhere, from curiosity and wonder, to romance and affection, t... Read >
Author: Rebecca Brents01st October 2007
A thin line separates the concept of superstitions and beliefs and they often interchange their roles along with the change in countries and cultures. Black maybe the color of mourning in one culture while white is associated with grief in other societies... Read >
Author: amitbhalla21st September 2007
Do you want to get rid of freckles instantly? Then follow what the Irish recommend: anoint your face with the blood of a bull or hare and your problems are over!Too hard for you? Check out this preventive measure from Filipinos: don’t eat barbecue or an... Read >
Author: Alien30th July 2007
The question of possible harmful effects from hypnosis is one worthy of serious consideration, fully as much so as the possibility of beneficial results. Fortunately it is no longer necessary to consider such things as “the emanation of the secret power... Read >
Author: Milos Pesic01st May 2007
I got married 15 years ago and on a very tight budget decided to purchase a second hand wedding dress which I could customise myself.
We had set the date for St Valentines Day and with red roses being the most associated symbol of the occasion, I wanted ... Read >
Author: Donna Rogers13th April 2007
Viewing a solar eclipse, total or partial, is no doubt an exciting event. Most children study eclipses, and seeing one will definitely help them understand and appreciate the topic a lot more. You don't have to book tickets to Libya in enthusiasm, but if... Read >
Author: V Chopra07th February 2007
For the Chinese, this 2007 is the Year of the Pig, which effectively starts on the Sunday of February 18. This is the time when millions of overseas Chinese will go back home to their families to spend the holiday and have a wonderful dinner together. T... Read >
Author: mothproof18th December 2006
Friday the 13th sounds unlucky ? Traditional superstition ? And a lot of people dislike it and believe it to be unfortunate.
A Friday occurring on the 13th day of any month is considered to be a day of bad luck in English and Portuguese-speaking cultu... Read >
Author: yysg2809th November 2006
In this article we present a collection of local "superstitions" in Indonesia regarding everyday life and the meanings of the omens of Nature.
Avoid sweeping the house at night as this would make it difficult to attract luck.
Avoid sewing a button o... Read >
Author: Leonard Lee10th May 2006
Widely known for "5-o¡¯clock lightning", the 1927 New York
Yankees boasted awesome offensive power. Intimidating all of
baseball with the bats of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, this team
was unstoppable. Many of their opponents built up hope slowly
in ... Read >
Author: FR Penn27th April 2006
Investing online carries with not only the possibility of yielding profit as well as losing your shirt. When you start getting serious about investing, there are some things you need to consider.
Always do your homework. It helps knowing which HYIP's a... Read >
Author: Reuben DSouza07th January 2006
Most of us grew up with superstitions. A few of my childhood favorites are seven years of bad luck for breaking a mirror, bad luck for walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella indoors and having a black cat cross my path will also produce bad luck. I h... Read >
Author: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD16th November 2005
Weddings are that special occasion where two people come together to celebrate their love for one another. Yet, was it always this way? How did marriage come to be, and what is the meaning behind some of the many strange traditions observed today?
We a... Read >
Author: The Iconoclast28th August 2005
You have begun to plan your wedding and you want your wedding to be special and unique to your and your future spouse. There are traditions and superstitions that have grown around the wedding ceremony, the bride, and what the bride wears in particular. L... Read >
Author: Martin Smith
|
